adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
arcadesnounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdz/
plural of “arcade” — a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
BolognanounUS /bəˈloʊni/
the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
crucifixesnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪksɪz/
plural of “crucifix” — representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
CURIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
Dominick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
enrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
HUMILIATEDadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
LEFTnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
LIFTEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
resting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Its towers and arcades, squares and fountains and spacious churches made a strong impression upon my excited senses.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Having found a modest lodging, I wandered from shrine to shrine enraptured, and, believing myself fondly in a city of believers as ardent as myself, I took no trouble either to conceal my crucifix, a most conspicuous ornament, I must allow, or my sentiments of hopeful devotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was delighted with the first view of it, as, following the brown street of entry, it revealed itself to me.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I AM HUMILIATED, LIFTED UP, AND LEFT CURIOUS It had been my hope to be able to buy, exercising great economy, a new store of crucifixes in Bologna, and to find a country beyond it where I might, without scruple, sell them for the means of bare subsistence--for I asked no more than that.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But even that much was not to be: the city of St. Dominick's last rest would not allow long resting-place to me.
